Episode 314 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features movie theater annoyances, aging milestones, suspicious pizza shop activity, and an important lesson in proper yard work technique: first you whack, then you blow.

This week includes:

• The guys just finished Episode 313 and they weren't sure how good it was, so they're concerned about what lies ahead for Episode 314
• Red Robin ain't what it used to be
• Mike saw Backrooms again and there were a lot of annoying people in the theater
• Darin started using one of them pill of the day boxes
• Mike signed up for AARP
• First you whack then you blow
• Sneek peek at the waffle story in Episode 315
• Potatoes are real
• How does everybody know what liminal space means?
• The Hey Google lady transitioned into Sam Elliott
• Suspicious people outside the pizza place
• More about David Sedaris and his new book
• Bad high school teachers
• Bloopers

From getting older and embracing pill organizers to debating liminal spaces, movie theater etiquette, and the proper order of lawn care equipment, the guys somehow manage to make everything more complicated than it needs to be.

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #Backrooms #LiminalSpace #AARP #DavidSedaris #MovieTheater #GenX #MiddleAge #StorytellingPodcast #RedRobin #EverydayLife #RelatableHumor

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Why does every family have a "Timmy Wayne"? Why does Darin own 500 plastic spoons? And why are Rush fans arguing about one of the best drummers on the planet?

This week, the guys discuss recording two episodes in one night, the mysterious art of podcast editing, Rush's new drummer Annika, an unexpected last-minute percussion gig, Record Store Day finds, Jim Steinman songs being used in bug spray commercials, Charlie's never-ending scooter negotiations, the legend of Timmy Wayne, Lost frustrations, Chris Michel's security-conscious house, and Darin's growing collection of plastic spoons.

Plus, birthday adventures, Collective Soul vinyl discoveries, graduation party prep, and a fresh batch of completely legitimate graduates from the Class of 2026.

Topics Discussed

• Recording two episodes in one night
• The game of finding episode titles
• Podcast editing and behind-the-scenes stories
• Rush and drummer Annika Nilles
• Darin's surprise percussion gig with Velvet Crush
• Birthday adventures and Record Store Day finds
• Collective Soul's Touch and Go
• Jim Steinman and questionable commercial licensing
• Charlie negotiates for an electric scooter
• The legend of Timmy Wayne
• He-Man reviews
• Lost, unanswered questions, and Walt yelling for Dad
• Chris Michel's house and suspicious lights
• Why Darin now owns 500 plastic spoons
• More graduates from the Class of 2026

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #Rush #AnnikaNilles #CollectiveSoul #RecordStoreDay #LostTVShow #ClassicRock #PodcastLife #GenX #StorytellingPodcast #HumorPodcast #CincinnatiPodcast

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This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome, the guys remind everyone to get their skin checked—and don't forget to get your ass checked too. Mike and Darin discuss a high school graduation where just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong, Darin's adventures meeting groovy people in Indianapolis, and the mystery of why Collective Soul never became even bigger than they were.

Also this week: a brand-new Dave Lay Heating and Cooling commercial, Mike's fascination with The Backrooms, why Peggy is somehow short for Margaret, a Dunkin' Donuts employee who didn't know what a jelly doughnut was, David Sedaris' hilarious new book, and plenty more random nonsense.

Topics Include:

• The Guys Want You To Get Your Skin Checked And Don't Forget To Get Your Ass Checked Too!
• How Many Things Can Go Wrong At A High School Graduation?
• Dave Lay Heating And Cooling - New Commercial
• Darin Met A Ton Of Groovy People In Indianapolis
• Why Aren't Collective Soul More Popular?
• Stephen Colbert And Genevieve Were Fire On Public Access Television
• Mike Loved The Backrooms
• Why Is Peggy Short For Margaret?
• Darin Has Started Full Naming Things
• Lady At Dunkin Donuts Didn't Know What A Jelly Doughnut Was
• David Sedaris' New Book Is Really Really Funny
• Bloopers

#IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #PodcastLife #DadHumor #StandupComedy #CollectiveSoul #DavidSedaris #TheBackrooms #StephenColbert #GraduationStories #Indianapolis #JellyDoughnut #ComedyShow #PodcastRecommendations

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